Repair and Review
 

The previous owner of my 1872 obviously ran into something a few times and also drilled a couple of holes in the rear fender. I was going to replace the fender as I can straighten out the damage somewhat but I don't want to add bondo and I know it'll never be right but then I found this little trunk/toolbox and I thought it might hide most to the damage/repair.
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s...box/trunk1.jpg

The box is made by Aaron Schmidt at Extrememotorworks and it's very well made and worth every penny of the $60 shipped price.
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s...box/trunk2.jpg
My three year old son actually installed it, he'll be a fine mechanic someday. Really he did it himself.

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s...box/trunk4.jpg

Covers it perfectly.

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s...box/trunk3.jpg

Great for gloves, tools, or a couple of cold bottles of water.

It came in the raw, I primed it with self-etching primer and I used some rattle can paint to give it color for now untill I strip the entire tractor and paint it properly.

Scott

Thats a great idea,and it looks great.
Thats awesome your son Installed it,he did a great job,its really cool having our kids work on the cubs with us!!
Aaron does great work doesnt he,I wish I had just a few of the tools he has.
Jason

murphycc,
Great idea. The 169 has the same type damage and i was thinking about that type of box to cover it up. If you have the rear lift installed will it still clear the tool box? Great pictures.

YES....That is a good idea Aaron came up with. It would be great to install one even if didn't have any damage to cover up.:ThumbsUp:

Nice looking tool box Scott! Your son did an excellent job!: beerchug:

Looks good, but in my opinion, the cost should be more around the $40 or $45 range, including the shipping!

Just ordered one for my 1872. Price is now $65 + $13 shipping. 10% discount until mid Feb. www.Xtrememotorworks.com
Thanks

Glad this post came back up. I've been thinking of this box. Nice to see the pics again. The more I use my 1872 the more I understand why old farm tractors had toolboxes. Just someplace for that wrench you need for an adjustment or the gloves or hitch pins ect. I'm just not sure I will be able to open and close my pintle hitch with it in place though. Might be able to mount it a little higher.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...10017Small.jpg

I might try looking for and old shallow ammo box or something similar for the fender as well.

Have you priced steel lately? It's not all that cheap...

Yeah Yeah. I hear that a lot. It was on there when I bought it. That dealer is also a Cub Dealer.